Manufacturing Audits
Manufacturing Audits is an excellent topic, as a robust supplier audit program is a cornerstone of quality for any company operating under Six Sigma principles, especially in manufacturing.
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Six Sigma Labs Supplier Audit Programs
Technical Audits
This is a core competency for a quality-focused organization like “Six Sigma Labs.” A Technical Audit program within the Supplier Audit framework is a proactive, in-depth examination of a supplier’s technical and technological capabilities, ensuring they can meet not just current specifications but also future innovation and quality demands.
Environmental Audits
This is an excellent and highly relevant topic, as environmental performance is no longer just a regulatory issue but a core component of quality, risk management, and corporate responsibility.
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Structural Audits
A Structural Audit is a foundational, system-level evaluation of a potential or existing supplier. Unlike a process-specific or product-specific audit, it assesses the supplier’s overall quality management system (QMS) and organizational infrastructure.
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Ethical Audits
For a Six Sigma-focused organization, every process—including supplier audits—is an opportunity to eliminate defects, reduce risk, and drive excellence. An Ethical Audit is not just a “check-the-box” exercise; it is a critical process for mitigating risks that can directly impact brand reputation, operational continuity, and financial performance (the Cost of Poor Quality – COPQ).
